This guide begins by tracing the origins of the guitar, from 19th century troubadours, to the unplugged movement of the 90s and beyond. It then takes us on a detailed tour of the players, techniques and kit that has defined the genre over the years. Complemented with a demonstration CD. Lees verder

accompany the student during practice or performance. Lees verder

The aim of this book is to turn the complete piano beginner into an accomplished performer using easy-to-follow steps. Based on popular songs, the book uses text and diagrams so there is no need to read music. Lees verder

Ever since the piano was invented, people have longed to own one. In the nineteenth century, an age without recorded music or television, this craze reached its apex. When Thad Carhart discovered Luc and his hidden cache of pianos in the dusty repair shop on his street in Paris, his life changed. Lees verder

The first full account of the historical and cultural significance of the electric guitar. In a wide-ranging exploration of how and why the instrument has had such broad musical and cultural impact, Steve Waksman focuses on key performers who have shaped the use and meaning of the instrument: Charli... Lees verder